Skin, Hair, Nails Abnormalities Flashcards
is a common benign tumor of blood vessels in the skin
it often appears as a red or purplish, raised birthmark, which can vary in size and shape
Hemangioma
type of vascular birthmark characterize by a flat, pink to dark red patch on the skin.
Doesn’t fade with age and can be quite large
Port Wine Stain
are small, red skin lesions with a central red spot resembling spider legs
Spider angioma
Usually bluish-purple, soft and compressible lesions
Commonly found in the ears, lips.
Caused by the dilation of blood vessels
Venous Lake
tiny, red to purple spots that appear on the skin due to small bloo vessel bleeding
Petechiae
refers to larger patches of purple or red discoloration on the skin caused by bleeding under the skin
Purpura
medical term for bruise
appears as a discolored are on the skin due to blood acculumating beneath the surface
Ecchymosis
localized collection of blood outside the blood vessels
appears as a swollen, painful area with a bluish or purplish hue.
Hematoma
are small, flat, and discolored spots on the skin
Macule
are larger areas of discoloration
Patch
are small raised bumps on the skin. While the other one is larger, flat topped elevated areas
Papule and Plaque
are firm, solid masses beneath the skin. The other one is considered as abnormal growth
Nodule and Tumor
small, fluid-filled blisters
Vesicle
are larger blisters.
Bulla
raised, red, and itchy skin welts often caused by an allergic reaction or insect bite.
Wheal
small, pus-filled blister on the skin’s surface. They are commonly seen in acne or bacterial skin infections.
Pustule
closed sacs filled with fluid or semi-solid material.
Cysts
refers to the thinning of the skin, making it appear fragile and translucent.
Atrophy
are shallow, open sores on the skin’s surface.
Erosion
thickening and hardening of the skin due to chronic irritation or scratching.
Lichenification
are flakes of dead skin that can accumulate on the skin’s surface. They are commonly seen in conditions like psoriasis.
Scales
are dried discharge, such as pus or blood, that forms on the surface of a wound or skin lesion.
Crust
is a sore or open wound that penetrates through the skin and may involve underlying tissue
Ulcer
is a narrow, deep crack or groove in the skin. They are often painful and can occur in conditions like eczema or dry skin.
Fissure
is a mark left on the skin after the healing of a wound or surgical incision.
Scar
is a fungal skin infection characterized by circular, red, scaly lesions.
Tinea Corporis
This type of viral infetion presents red spots
Measles
This type of viral infetion presents pinkish spots
German Measles
This type of viral infetion presents itchy and fluid filled blisters
Chickenpox or Varicella
causes cold sores or genital herpes with painful, fluid-filled blisters.
Herpes Simplex
painful rash along nerve pathways.
Herpes zoster
is a chronic skin condition characterized by red, scaly patches.
Psoriasis
is an itchy rash caused by skin contact with an irritant or allergen.
Contact Dermatitis
red, itchy, and inflamed skin patches. It often starts in childhood.
Eczema
contagious bacterial infection that causes red sores or blisters that burst and form a honey-colored crust.
Impetigo
a skin condition characterized by oily, scaly patches, often occurring on the scalp (dandruff) or face.
Seborrhea
fungal infection of the scalp, leading to hair loss and sometimes the formation of scaly, itchy patches.
Tinea Capitis
an autoimmune condition causing hair loss in small, round patches on the scalp or body.
Alopecia Areata
is inflammation of hair follicles, appearing as red pimples
Folliculitis
Also known as boils
is a painful, pus-filled lump caused by a deeper infection.
Furuncle
excessive hair growth in women in areas where men typically grow hair, such as the face or chest.
Hirsutism
